World Bank chief sounds alarm about looming jobs crisis even after war ends - Reuters
World Bank chief sounds alarm about looming jobs crisis even after war ends Reuters
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"We have to walk and chew gum at the same time. Short-velocity cycle is what we're going through."
— Ajay Banga , Executive
"I don't know that you can ever get to a situation of utopia and everybody is taken care of in the coming 15 years."
— Ajay Banga , Executive
"He urges finance officials to consider enduring challenges, including job creation, electricity access, and clean water."
— Ajay Banga , Executive
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Ajay Banga discusses the potential 800 million job deficit in developing countries, urging a focus on long-term employment solutions alongside immediate crises.
World Bank President Ajay Banga warns of a significant job deficit in developing countries over the next 10 to 15 years, urging focus on long-term challenges like job creation and infrastructure.
Ajay Banga highlights the risk of a massive job gap in developing nations, emphasizing the need for policy reforms and private sector investment to address employment challenges.
Ajay Banga emphasizes the need for long-term strategies to address the impending job crisis in developing countries, highlighting the importance of infrastructure and private sector investment.
Ajay Banga warns of a significant job gap as 1.2 billion individuals enter the workforce in developing countries over the next 15 years, urging focus on job creation and infrastructure.
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